Fresh Broccoli Pasta Salad: 5 Crisp Garden Bowls
Fresh Broccoli Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, crisp broccoli, colorful vegetables, and a light lemon dressing for a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but slightly firm.
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Add broccoli florets during the final minute of cooking.
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Drain pasta and broccoli and rinse with cool water.
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Place cooled pasta and broccoli in a large bowl.
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Add tomatoes, carrots, and red onion.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Stir in sunflower seeds and parsley before serving.
Notes
Lightly blanching broccoli helps keep it tender while maintaining bright color.